exercise prescription

collocation in English

meaningsofexerciseandprescription

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exercise
noun
uk
/ˈek.sə.saɪz/us
/ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
physical activity that you do to make your body strong ...
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prescription
noun
uk
/prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/us
/prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that ...
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(Definition ofexerciseandprescriptionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexercise prescription

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Effectiveexerciseprescriptionwill depend upon the individual's profile of capabilities matched against their needs for independent living and their health.
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The document details a range of recommendations including, professional competencies,exerciseprescription, motivational strategies to promote a behaviour change, and monitoring and evaluation.
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As yet,exerciseprescriptionduring pregnancy does not have a firm foundation in scientific fact.
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Three groups received an experimental intervention designed to enhance compliance with theirexerciseprescription.
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Primary care groups and trusts only need to provide minimal support to develop and co-ordinate walking schemes, in contrast to traditionalexerciseprescriptionschemes.
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In general, most personal trainers developexerciseprescriptionplans for aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, and/or flexibility training.
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For resistanceexerciseprescription, the type of exercise, total session volume, rest period, frequency, and intensity are determined.
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With aerobicexerciseprescription, strength and conditioning coaches determine the type of exercise, duration of exercise, frequency, and duration.
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With aerobicexerciseprescription, personal trainers determine the type of exercise, duration of exercise, and frequency of exercise.
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With aerobicexerciseprescription, the type of exercise, duration of exercise, frequency, and duration is adjusted.
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Exerciseprescriptionis common in physiotherapy practices where traditionally patients would be given a printed handout with diagrams and instructions describing any rehabilitation exercises.
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However, it is not clear who will provide the exercise prescriptions nor indeed who within the primary care team has the necessary knowledge.
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Staff offer individually designed exercise prescriptions, fitness evaluations, body composition analysis, and exercise programs for senior citizens.
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